Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 67/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,754,213); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 30/100)
- Overall rating 67/100
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (48/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3998145 | 1754213 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 2160 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 159 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | — | |
| Price | $999 | — |
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 127.9% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (87/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (89/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (48/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 23 points (90/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.